Inclusive swimwear is often difficult to find, especially for those with disfigurements, disabilities, and chronic illnesses — that's precisely what María Luisa Mendiola of MIGA Swimwear wants to change.

Picking up from their Kickstarter debut, MIGA Swimwear's new line — which officially launched yesterday, Dec. 12 — continues the brand's innovated, inclusive ethos founded with the mission of combating stigmas. Available in sizes XS through 3XL, the new drop features five different styles that, according to María, can "accommodate more than 25 different diagnoses, including rare diseases like sacrococcygeal tumors, spinal cord injuries, and ostomies."

MIGA's journey began last November when María raised over $10,000 to launch the brand's first collection that was inspired by and catered to burn survivors. From then, María has been able to expand MIGA Swimwear into the game-changing company it has now become.

Brittany Cohn. Courtesy of MIGA.

"My dream is to challenge the established beauty standard so that more women feel comfortable in their own bodies," María told Teen Vogue exclusively. "When you create a brand inspired by and with the direct input of the disfigurement, disabilities, and chronic illnesses communities, you are sending a clear message that these groups deserve to enjoy the beach or the pool. They deserve to feel comfortable, confident and sexy."

With MIGA Swimwear, María wants to help create more conversations around what it's like to live with disfigurements, disabilities, and chronic illnesses, sharing the stories of these different conditions while creating a community centered in self-love and acceptance. When you order a swimsuit from MIGA Swimwear, each product bag comes with a printed story on it of one of the brand's collaborators in order to share their stories even further.

"Not only does it empower our collaborators to share their story, which has been proven to lower stigma, but it encourages non-disfigured and able-bodied people to love and accept their own bodies no matter what," María explains. Additionally, all of the swimsuits are made with Italian sun-protective fabrics from sustainable, regenerated polyamide yarn. The pieces from the collection range from $80 to $290.

Brittany Cohn. Courtesy of MIGA.

"Women that have disfigurements, disabilities, and chronic illnesses have been told, directly or indirectly, that they are not welcomed at the beach or the pool," María says. "Growing up in Costa Rica, I went to the beach often and the anxiety I felt that someone would look at my feet and realize my toes didn’t look like everyone else’s made it very difficult for me to enjoy an experience that otherwise would be relaxing. This brand is determined to turn swimwear in its head, and make it a liberating and empowering experience for all women."